Akshay Khanna's 'Are You Crazy?' to 'Let's Do It': Dhurandhar Casting Drama Revealed!

• Akshay Khanna's Rahman Dacoit in 'Dhurandhar' became a standout character, praised for its calm yet terrifying portrayal.
• Casting director Mukesh Chhabra faced a year-long struggle to convince Akshay Khanna for the role, who initially refused.
• Akshay, known for being private and selective, questioned Mukesh with 'Are you crazy?' when first approached.
• After a persistent request, Akshay agreed to a 4-hour script narration, eventually accepting the role two days later.
• Post 'Dhurandhar' success, Akshay Khanna is set to debut in Telugu cinema with 'Mahakali' as Shukracharya in PVCU.

Why It Matters: Akshay Khanna's initial reluctance and eventual acceptance shaped 'Dhurandhar's' iconic Rahman Dacoit.